Karen Grossart
Larbert,Stirlingshire
Summary
An experienced, compassionate professional with strong communication and problem-solving skills, and extensive experience in providing evidence based interventions to support learners and colleagues to develop and grow. Adept at active listening, conflict resolution, and fostering a safe, supportive environment where learners/colleagues feel heard and empowered. Passionate in promoting health, resilience and positive change through collaboration, structured goal setting and planned interventions.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Principal Teacher of Physical Education
Clackmannanshire Council
Clackmannan, Clackmannanshire
10.2007 - Current
Head of Physical Education and Athletics Director
St Dominic's International School
São Domingos de Rana, PORTUGAL
08.2004 - 08.2007
Head of Secondary PE
New International School of Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand
08.2000 - 08.2004
Assistant Principal Teacher of Guidance
Angus Council
Monifieth, Angus
08.1998 - 08.2000
Teacher of Physical Education
Clackmannanshire Council
Alloa, Clackmannanshire
08.1994 - 08.1998
Teacher of physical education
Central Region
Stirling and Falkirk, Stirlingshire
08.1992 - 08.1994
Education
Bachelor of Education - Physical Education
Heriot Watt University - Moray House
Edinburgh 09.1988 - 06.1992
Postgraduate Certificate of Guidance - Guidance
Edinburgh University
Edinburgh 09.1996 - 08.1997
Postgraduate Diploma - Management
University of Leicester
Leicester 08.2005 - 03.2007
Journey Practitioner - Cellular Healing
The Journey
Various - Europe 03.2008 - 08.2009
EFT Level 3 Advanced Certificate - Emotional Freedom Technique
Tania Prince Associates
Manchester 03.2010 - 03.2010
Neuro-Linguistic Programming Masters - NLP Master
Michael Spence NLP Ltd
Edinburgh 01.2012 - 12.2012
Skills
- Strong - Communication Skills
- Relationship Building
- Active Listening
- Self-Awareness
- Goal setting
- Organisation
- Ethical Practice
- Problem-Solving
- Flexibility
Affiliations
- Swimming, walking, cycling, learning to play the guitar
Accomplishments
Commonwealth Baton Bearer
3 x Scottish National League Div 1 Volleyball Champions
4 x Scottish Cup wins Volleyball
5th Women Nakon Phanom 1/2 Marathon
Completed numerous Triathlons: Thailand and Zurich
Gold Duke of Edinburgh
Timeline
Neuro-Linguistic Programming Masters - NLP Master
Michael Spence NLP Ltd
01.2012 - 12.2012
EFT Level 3 Advanced Certificate - Emotional Freedom Technique
Tania Prince Associates
03.2010 - 03.2010
Journey Practitioner - Cellular Healing
The Journey
03.2008 - 08.2009
Principal Teacher of Physical Education
Clackmannanshire Council
10.2007 - Current
Postgraduate Diploma - Management
University of Leicester
08.2005 - 03.2007
Head of Physical Education and Athletics Director
St Dominic's International School
08.2004 - 08.2007
Head of Secondary PE
New International School of Thailand
08.2000 - 08.2004
Assistant Principal Teacher of Guidance
Angus Council
08.1998 - 08.2000
Postgraduate Certificate of Guidance - Guidance
Edinburgh University
09.1996 - 08.1997
Teacher of Physical Education
Clackmannanshire Council
08.1994 - 08.1998
Teacher of physical education
Central Region
08.1992 - 08.1994
Bachelor of Education - Physical Education
Heriot Watt University - Moray House
09.1988 - 06.1992
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